this paper will compare two of the most prominent mystics of islam and hinduism on what may be called the “end of the mystical journey,” or mokśa in hindu spirituality and fanā in islamic mysticism. the interpretations of these two mystics are naturally developed according to their own epistemological and ontological bases. thus, referring to their most significant principles of thought, the au...

in islam, the world and hereafter life, plurality and unity, and inner and outer part each has its own place. islamic spirituality as an inner knowledge finds connection with islamic social idea. the purpose of which is a kind of social education and human life edification in all aspects, because, in view of the gnostics, the outer and inner worlds have longitudinal relationship.the mystics in ...

This article examines the teachings of several Christian and Sufi mystics on the position of reason in the spiritual life, from Al-Hallaj (d. 922) to David R. Hawkins (b. 1927). In the plethora of “maps,” “stages,” and “ladders” discussed by mystics, the level of reason is highly regarded as a “rung” of spiritual attainment. However, reason alone is not enough to transport the soul to the most ...

art has not been extensively discussed in the islamic tradition, except a few instances in the islamic jurisprudence. there is no discussion of the essence or definition of art in islamic scholarly spheres, including philosophical spheres. one can find nothing comparable to the philosophy of art as found in the western philosophy, especially after the eighteenth century, in the philosophical or...

The period between the publication of Asrār-i Khūdī (Secrets Self) in 1915 and Reconstruction Religious Thought Islam 1930 marked consolidation philosophy khūdī (self) from perspective Indian philosopher Muhammad Iqbal. A philosophical project for contemporary Islamic world that sought to overcome, acceptance science few elements Western philosophy, limitations tradition and, above all, Sufism,...

The concept of Public Relations (PR) is widely applied in a great diversity of institutions or organizations and it is considered as a powerful instrument to gain the mutual understanding and reciprocal benefits from stakeholders. This paper attempts to offer the certainly important principles and objectives of Islamic Public Relations (IPR), as well as to explore its features and characteristi...

Can the modern economy function without a market for interestbased credit? This question has acquired some urgency in the wake of the recent Shariat Court ruling banning interest in Pakistan. Some pundits have pronounced that great harm will result from the banning of interest. Actually, such pronouncements are based on a lack of understanding of both the modern economic system, as well as the ...